Sunday was a really special day for me. I finally got to meet three women who I have been interacting with via social media and the blog world for years.
I sent a group message to Teri, Miriam (formerly of Bellaspire which she has stepped away from…you’ve seen her on this blog before) and Leslie Anne about a month ago asking when we could all finally get together. They live in the Winston Salem area which is only about 90 minutes from Charlotte. I offered to come to them but they said they’d rather drive down and take my Sunday morning “yoga church” class and grab brunch after. I was SO EXCITED to have them in class!
We showered after class and then headed to Fern for brunch. They have a pretty amazing brunch menu and $1 bloody mary’s. Fern house-makes their bloody mix so who can pass up a round of those!?
I ordered the quinoa benedict with a side of Geechie Boy Mills green grits. The benedict uses a quinoa and chick pea cake in place of an English muffin which I love. It’s topped with sauteed spinach and your choice of egg or tofu (I went with tofu) and vegan hollandaise. I think the grits were green due to avocado being blended in but whatever it was, they were so delicious!
There was some great conversation happening at our table. These ladies are smart, accomplished, driven and real and I feel so grateful that we were all able to come together and share a beautiful Sunday morning together. We have plans for repeat girl’s get togethers! I think it’s really special when you find like-minded women who are supportive and kind and Miriam, Leslie Anne and Teri are definitely just that.
And last…I was pretty obsessed with my playlist yesterday so I wanted to share it with you here. Lots of new stuff you haven’t seen me play before. Enjoy!
Happy Monday!!! Have a great week.
LOVE the playlist – listening to it on spotify right now. Thanks!
yay! thanks and enjoy!
This playlist was just pure MAGIC! I am such a music connector; I had to stop myself from singing a few times!! I was going to ask you for the playlist so I am ELATED that you shared it!
i take my yoga playlist-ing very seriously. it totally does create a journey and a connection. so glad you liked it!
Glad you had a great weekend!! Love meeting blog friends!
Such a small world Jen – I live in Arlington, VA and used to love taking Leslie Anne’s Body Pump classes! I left Gold’s Gym about a year ago after my daughter was born and hadn’t realized she left the area. I’m going to hop on over to her website and see what she’s been up to 🙂
HI CHRISTINA:) Small world indeed:) I bet I would remember you!
christina – that is so cool! leslie ann and i have been following each other for years. she definitely has a wide reach and a great reputation for what she does. i would LOVE to take a BP class from her. her blog is great, check it out for sure!
Oh how fun! And you all look adorable in that picture together after brunch. Love hanging out with friends and even more fun to meet some “new” people. 🙂
I need to try Fern again…we went once and the service wasn’t very good which didn’t help. It was brunch so I think I’ll go back for lunch.
I would really love to start a blog and have wanted to for a long time. If you have any suggestions I would be most grateful!
Now to check out that playlist!
linda – i have lots of blog tips. i’ll send you an email.
give fern another shot!
It is so awesome to meet up with our social media friends! It is always nice to finally talk to them in person, after months or even years of only connecting through the computer. 🙂 $1 Bloody Mary’s…now that is cheap. I cannot drink those, I am definitely more of a mimosa kind of girl. Have a beautiful Monday!
i love mimosas too but love that with a bloody mary you can get a serving of vegetables in too! 😛
Your class was amazing Jen! Wish we all lived in the same city together. Can’t wait to visit again!
i wish so too but at least we’re close. so glad you enjoyed class!
loving your black dress!! where is that from?!
believe it or not…target! but like 3 summers ago.
That brunch dish looks truly divine. Love getting together with new friends!
Love the playlist! 🙂
Loving the purple and black tank that your friend is wearing?
Thanks so much for the playlist. Always looking for different music.
such a great morning, great class, great playlist and great brunch! I’m glad you posted the playlist – there were a couple I wanted to track down! Hope to see you soon! <3
That BM looks divine!!!
Thanks for the playlist share-updating mine now!
I’m the worst when it comes to updating my playlist lately because all I listen to is NPR (dork alert) and it’s not exactly heart pumping, lol.
That bloody mary looks amazing!
Your brunch looks fabulous (quinoa/chickpea benedict=genius), I’m glad you ladies had such a good time!